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December
9
9
December

SV bargaining: Upcoming vote on dispute resolution 

Beginning on January 8, PSAC will hold a national vote for members in the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group to choose the dispute resolution route for the next round of negotiations that will begin later in the year. 
November
19
19
November

Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference: members of equity groups, women and young worker encouraged to apply

In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a bargaining conference for PA, TC, SV, and EB group members on February 19-23, 2025, in Montréal. PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the Treasury Board national bargaining conference.

November
19
19
November

Treasury Board bargaining survey: Take 15 minutes to help shape your next contract

As we enter a new round of bargaining with Treasury Board, your input is essential to deciding the issues we prioritize at the bargaining table.

July
16
16
July

Register now for TB town halls to learn how to submit bargaining demands

As preparations continue for the next round of Treasury Board bargaining, PSAC will host a series of national virtual town halls to provide guidance for members on how to draft effective bargaining demands. 
July
4
4
July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 
May
28
28
May

Remote work for public service workers would strengthen Canada — economically and socially

Remote work has transformed the way we work forever — providing Canada’s federal government with the opportunity to lead the way and reap the benefits. This isn’t just about tweaking our daily routines; it’s about a profound opportunity to shape the future of work and Canada at the same time.
May
17
17
May

Treasury Board bargaining: Have your say in the next round of negotiations

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for the Program and Administrative Services (PA), Technical Services (TC), Operational Services (SV), and Education and Library Science (EB) groups. As the first step in this process, we need to hear from you. 
April
29
29
April

Telework: Speculation swirls about move to three days in office for federal workers 

PSAC cannot substantiate rumours circulating in the media this week that the federal government plans to increase its mandate to three days in the office per week for federal public service workers.

September
27
27
September

October 31 deadline for reporting Treasury Board and CRA strike pay errors or submissions

PSAC set October 31, 2023, six months after the end of the strike, as the deadline for both strike pay error reports and the May 1st / May 4th compensation requests to be received by PSAC.

August
14
14
August

SV collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the SV bargaining unit is now available. The agreement was rat

July
12
12
July

PSAC and Treasury Board sign collective agreements for PSAC members in SV, EB groups

PSAC and Treasury Board representatives have signed the collective agreements for PSAC members in the SV and EB bargaining units. Both agreements were ratified by members on June 16, 2023.
June
23
23
June

Government ratifies collective agreements for 155,000 PSAC members

The federal government has ratified the collective agreements for PSAC-UTE members working at Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and in the Treasury Board PA, TC, SV, and EB bargaining units. 

June
16
16
June

SV members ratify new agreement with Treasury Board

PSAC members in the Operational Services (SV) bargaining unit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their tentative agreement, with 90% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract. 

June
16
16
June

PSAC members ratify tentative agreements for over 155,000 workers

Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreements. Members in the PA, SV, TC, EB, and CRA bargaining groups participated in nationwide ratification votes from May 24 to June 16.

June
6
6
June

PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

Together, more than 155,000 PSAC members led the fight for better remote work protections during this round of negotiations – and we won. The gains you made by taking strike action will benefit not just PSAC members, but all workers in Canada.